Volunteer Opportunities

Every order we do takes a LOT of work. There is a massive amount of work that goes on behind the scenes. Each of us has different talents and different time constraints.

There are many ways to help. To illustrate that point I’ve listed some of the duties and what each job entails.

LabelsWe need labels made for most orders. These labels are attached to the boxes we deliver on each order.This is done in Word. The Word document doesn’t seem to work with Apple products so you’ll need a PC to help with this task.

You will be sent the template and information. You email the files back when you are finished.

There is no printing necessary.

Site CoordinatorThe Site Coordinator is responsible for:

Meeting the delivery truck

Check the chart to make sure everything that is supposed to get dropped at that location is delivered.

If at public location, wait a couple minutes for stragglers (this is only in an emergency as everyone should be early).

If at a member’s home, make sure orders are grouped by person so orders can be easily found.

Keep your marked chart for a few days in case questions arise.

Sort/LabelThere are two to three sort/label positions needed for some transports. These people will help affix the labels to the appropriate cases and put them in the appropriate stack for transport.

Location: This can vary but will be announced in advance. Oregon orders are often delivered to Clackamas. Washington orders are usually delivered to Arlington, Tumwater, or Chehalis.

We have very specific procedures in place that help make sorting and labeling go smoothly and quickly with the least amount of lifting.

Transport DriversThere are two different transport positions.

We have some members that live in Eastern Washington. If you happen to be going that direction and can transport some product for us, this counts as a volunteer duty just like any of the others.

Sometimes our truck is overloaded and we need help transporting.

Miscellaneous Volunteer OpportunitiesThese could include, but are not limited to:

Writing informational articles for our websiteAllowing us to use your house as a drop site for ordersPicking up orders from suppliersHelping to make price listsVarious computer activities from time to timeResearching new products as requested

Other ways you can help:While not considered volunteer activities, there are many other ways you can help.